The rates (from official sources)
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| HTS code | 8504.40.95.10, static converters, other, power output not exceeding 50 W | USITC HTS |
| General (column 1) duty | Free | USITC HTS |
| Section 301, China List 3 | +25% (heading 9903.88.03; 8504.40.95 is on the list) | USITC China Tariffs list |
| Section 301 forced-labor duty, China | +12.5% (heading 9903.05.31), entries from 24 July 2026 | USITC HTS / CBP CSMS 69326983 |
| Harbor maintenance fee (sea freight) | 0.125% of value | CBP user fees |
Worked example
Inputs (example order): 1,000 USB wall chargers (under 50 W) at US$2.20 each FOB (US$2,200), plus US$400 ocean freight. US duty is charged on the transaction value, which normally excludes international freight, so freight is added to cost but not to the duty base.
| Goods (customs value) | US$2,200.00 |
| Ocean freight and insurance (not dutiable) | US$400.00 |
| General duty (Free) | US$0.00 |
| Section 301 List 3, 25% | US$550.00 |
| Section 301 forced labor, 12.5% | US$275.00 |
| Harbor maintenance fee 0.125% | US$2.75 |
| Total landed cost | US$3,427.75 |
| Per charger | US$3.43 |
The order figures are an example, not a quote. Not included: broker or courier clearance fees, local delivery and any sourcing-agent fee. Add them in the calculator for your real number.
Fees not in the table
Formal entries also pay a merchandise processing fee (0.3464% of value, with a yearly minimum and maximum set by CBP), and you'll usually pay a customs broker and bond. There is no US VAT at import; sales tax is charged when you sell.
Check your exact line
Chargers above 50 W, laptop power supplies (8504.40.60) and power banks with batteries (8507.60) are different lines with different Section 301 treatment. Confirm the code with your broker before you ship.
FAQ
What is the US import duty on phone chargers from China?
USB phone chargers up to 50 W are usually HTS 8504.40.95.10, with a Free general duty. Products of China add 25% under Section 301 List 3 and 12.5% under the Section 301 forced-labor action, 37.5% in total on the customs value. Checked on the USITC HTS on 28 Oct 2026.
Is there VAT on goods imported into the US?
No. The US has no federal VAT or GST at import. You pay duty and customs fees at entry, and state sales tax applies when the goods are sold to the end customer.
What does a phone charger from China cost landed in the US?
In our worked example, 1,000 chargers at US$2.20 each FOB with US$400 freight land at about US$3.43 each, before the merchandise processing fee and broker charges.
Run your own order. Put in your supplier price, quantity and freight, and see the landed cost.
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